Washing machine



C. W. HOTTMANN, JR. WASHING MACHINE.

APPLICATION HLED FEB. 18. I922.

Patented May 2, 1922.

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CHARLES W. HOTTMANN, JR., OF SANIDUSKY, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO THE BROWN CLUTCH 00., OF SANDUSKY, QI-IIO, A CQRPORATION OF OHIO.

WASHING MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Bja 2 1922 Application filed February 18, 1922. Serial No. 537,436.

T all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I. CHARLES TV. Horr- MANN, Jr., a citizen of the United States,

residing at Sandusky,'county of Erie, State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Vfashing Machine, of which the following is a specification. r

My invent-ion'comprehends a novel construction and arrangement of a washing machine of the type in which the dolly or agitator is, carried by a-support which latter is adapt d to be secured-to wash-tubs, barrels or similar open endedcontainers in which it is desired to agitate the material which they contain. g V e l Myinvention further comprehen'ds a novel construction an'darrangementiof a s upport{ ing' mechanism which is adapted to belse cured to'the upper portion of containers of different diameters.

It further comprehends a novel construction of a supporting mechanism of the type referred to wherein a plurality of supporting arms are provided which are operatively connected with each other so "that they can be simultaneously and uniformly adjusted.

It further comprehends a novel construction of supporting arm and novel fastening devices therefor. r

Other novel features of construction and advantage will hereinafter be more fully set forth.

For the purpose of illustrating my invention, I have shown in the accompanying drawings a typical embodiment thereof which is at present preferred by me, since this embodiment will be found in practice to give satisfactory and reliable results. It is, however, to be understood that the various instrumentalities of which my invention consists can be variously arranged and organized and that my invention is not limited to the precise arrangement and organization of these instrumentalities as herein shown and described.

Figure 1 represents, in side elevation, partly broken away, a washing machine, embodying my invention, in conjunction with a conventional type of tub.

Figure 2 represents a bottom plan view of the supporting mechanism.

Figure 3 represents a section on line 3-3 of Figure 2.

Similar numerals of reference indicate cor responding parts.

Referring to the drawings.

1- designates a tub, such as for example a washing tub, it being understood that any kind of container may be employed. 2.des ignates the ordinary dolly or agitating device which is provided with a, shaft 3 which is guided and supported bymeans of a novel construction and arrangement of agitating support embodying invention. 4 designates the body portion of the support which may be formed of pressed steel having a central hub 5 and the depending flange 6 at'its outer periphery. 7 designates a plurality ofarms preferablyformed of pressed metal or castings and having integral therewith'at theirii'nner ends the gears 8 which are adaptcd to meshwith a gear 9 rotatably mounted I vinto which the extension 17 of an arm is seated so that the bracket let is rigidly connected with its arm. The bracket 14- is provided with a depending flange 18 with which has threaded engagement a screw 19 which is screwed against the outer wall of the tub 1' to secure the arm in position with respect to the washing tub. The dolly shaft 3 is provided with a gear 20 with which meshes the operating gear 21 mounted in the bracket 22 carried by the body portion 4 in any desired manner and the gear 21 is rocked by means of its actuating handle 23.

The operation will now be readily apparentand is as follows In order to assemble the mechanism with respect to a wash tub all that it is necessary to do is place the arms 7 over the tub so that they will rest on the rim thereof and since all of these arms are intergeared the adjust connected with respect to the wash tub, The dolly isoscillated in the usual manner I by actuating the handle 23. My device can be economically manufactured as the parts can be readily cast or made from sheet metal.

while I have, in the present invention, shown and described an embodiment thereof which will give in practice satisfactory and reliable results, it is to be understood that such embodiment is susceptible of modification in various particulars without vdeparting from the spirit or scope of the invention or sacrificing any of its advantages.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: V

'1. In a washing machine, a dolly support comprisingfa' body portion, a gear loosely mounted ,thereon,.a plurality of ar'ms'pivotally carried by said body portion and intergeared with said gear, and fastening ;de-,

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2. In a washing machine, a dolly support vicesto'secure said armswith respect to a comprising a body portion, a gear loosely. V

I mounted thereon,a plurality of arms pivot:

ally; carried by said body portion andintergeared with said gear, said armshaving near their outer end depending flanges adaptedto engage a ,tub, andfasten1ng devices to secure said arms with respect to a tub. v V v V 8. In a washing machine, a dolly support comprising a body portion having an apertured hub adapted to receive a dolly shaft, a gear loosely mounted on said hub, a plurality of arms pivotally carried by said body portion and intergeared with said gear'and serving to retain said loosely mounted. gear in position, and fastening devicescarried by said arms.

4L. In a washing machine, a dolly support comprising a body portion, a gear loosely mounted on it, arms having gears to mesh with said loosely mounted gear, said arms being pivoted to said body portion and having one of its pivots adjustable, and fastening devices carried by said arms.

5, In a washing machine, a dolly support comprising a body portion, a gear loosely mounted on said body portion, a plurality of arms movably carried by said body portion and intergeared with said gear, whereby the position of said arms can be simultaneously adjusted, said arms having near their outer ends dependingfflanges, brackets carried at theou ter ends of said'arms, and, fas-' tening, devices carried by said vbrackets to CHARLES W. 'I-IOTTMANN, JR. Witnessesfi V I I 'TjHoMAs'T. MORGAN,

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. secure the wallo'f a tub against said flanges. 

